Radiation's hidden toll: could it link tinnitus and hearing loss in cancer survivors?
NCT ID NCT05946577
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether people treated with radiation (with or without chemotherapy) for head and neck cancer develop tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss together. Researchers will follow about 140 patients for three months after treatment, measuring hearing and asking about tinnitus. The goal is to understand how these side effects are connected, which could help doctors better monitor and support patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Radiotherapy (with or without chemotherapy)
- What this could lead to
- If the link is clear, doctors might better predict or monitor hearing side effects in cancer patients, leading to earlier support or protective strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or treatment plans.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Radiotherapy Oncology Service TENON Hospital
RECRUITINGParis, 75020, France
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